Linux Foundation Exam LFCS Topic 1 Question 57 Discussion

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Question #: 57
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following commands overwrites the bootloader located on /dev/sda without overwriting the partition table or any data following it?

Add if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512

Bdd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512 count=1

Cdd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=440 count=1

Ddd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=440

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Suggested Answer: C

by Cyril at Apr 19, 2023, 03:26 PM

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Jeff

25 days ago

Wait, are we trying to fix the bootloader or just play a prank on the computer? Cause I know a few 'creative' options that might be more fun...

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Cassie

12 days ago

A) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512 count=1

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1 months ago

Option C is the correct answer. It overwrites only the bootloader without touching the partition table or data.

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Alonzo

3 days ago

C) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=440 count=1

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Trina

8 days ago

B) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512 count=1

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Elena

9 days ago

A) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512

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Aleisha

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=440 count=1.

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Willow

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=512 count=1.

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